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With 41 days until the U.S. presidential election, fashion brands are taking a nonpartisan approach to encouraging voter registration and voter turnout by rolling out election-themed merchandise like tees, masks and pins.
And consumers are paying attention. Recent data by global fashion search platform Lyst shows that voting merchandise is seeing an increase in popularity in the U.S.—most commonly in the form of a white T-shirt—with searches including the word “vote” growing 29 percent week-on-week.
Along with launching initiatives to encourage their employees to vote, brands are also throwing their support behind voter participation by donating some proceeds of their voting merchandise to organizations like Rock the Vote and I am a voter.
Here, Rivet rounded up some of the voter-themed offerings up for grabs and the steps brands are taking to support democracy.
Levi’s Cropped T-Shirt
Levi’s has long been vocal on political matters, and this year is no different. The denim brand partnered with Rock the Vote to encourage voters to register for the fall election and produced several items, including this boxy-fitting T-shirt with a vintage wash.
Madewell x Pintrill Enamel Vote Pin
Add some flair to your favorite denim jacket or sweater with a pin that shows your passion for politics. And though the pin itself is small, its impact is much greater: Madewell will donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) through Nov. 3.
Urban Outfitters Community Cares and I Am A Voter Ballot Box Tee Kit
Put your unique spin on a voter T-shirt with this ballot box tee kit from Urban Outfitters. The kit contains a T-shirt, an “I voted” sticker and black permanent marker to use on the shirt to document your experience. Each purchase will directly impact organizations that support voting efforts in communities around the country.
Cinq à Sept “Cool Girls Vote” Typographic Tee
Cool-girl brand Cinq à Sept released an on-brand T-shirt encouraging people to vote. The relaxed, longer fit provides the effortlessly cool aesthetic the brand is known for.
Mother Denim the Cooler Cutoff Tee
Mother Denim’s voter T-shirt is not one for the faint of heart. Its message points back to the brand’s #Iamavoter campaign, which encourages people to make sure they’re registered to vote and sign up for election reminders on their smartphones.
Gap Collective Women’s Vote T-Shirt
To promote voter turnout, Gap released a T-shirt with an activism-inspired graphic developed by artist and employee Stephennie Factor. The company also donated $25,000 each to When We All Vote and Rock the Vote organizations.
Rebecca Minkoff Vote Tee
For every purchase of this cropped Vote 2020 T-shirt, Rebecca Minkoff will make a donation to Vote Run Lead, a non-profit organization that empowers and trains women to run for office.
Banana Republic Vote Mask
Stay protected at the polls with this face mask from Banana Republic. It’s available in black or gray and has adjustable ear loops and a wire at the nose for a custom fit. For every mask purchased through Election Day, Banana Republic will donate $5 to Rock the Vote.
American Eagle “This Is Our Time” Customizable T-Shirt
American Eagle is encouraging its shoppers to get specific on election day. The teen retailer released a T-shirt with the message “This is our time to,” followed by a blank space for customization—and three markers to use when filling it in. All proceeds benefit HeadCount, a voter registration organization.
Clare V. Crossbody Strap
Wear your voter status proudly across your body as a purse strap. Clare V. offers the look in short and long styles, and donates $10 for each strap sold to I Am A Voter, a non-partisan voter participation organization.
Fossil Vote Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Pendant Necklace
Minimalist jewelry is more fashionable than ever. This delicate gold chain from Fossil with a subtle “vote” message is an easy and stylish way to show everyone that you’re participating in the 2020 election.
Michael Kors Vote Cashmere Intarsia Sweater
Get ready for the colder weather with a Michael Kors cashmere sweater promoting this fall’s most anticipated activity. The sweater’s profits will be donated to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., a legal organization fighting for racial justice.


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On Thursday, July 5, 2021, Nigeria-based digital freight startup, MVX, announced a $1.3 million seed round to tackle the challenge of financing and booking freight operations in Africa. Investors in this round include Kepple Africa Ventures, Launch Africa Ventures, Founders Factory and some angel investors
This comes after the startup secured a $100,000 pre-seed investment from Oui Capital in 2019.
Per TechCrunch, MVX wants to ease trade finance and freight shipping in Africa by making the process available online.
According to Tonye Membere-Otaji, CEO, “We make it easy and convenient for businesses. We handle everything because we have all these service providers in one platform. So as shippers work with us, MVX works with like seven to ten other service providers.”
In 2015, Membere-Otaji, working at a maritime logistics company, came up with the idea for MVX when he found that there was no online marketplace for vessels. He launched the company with Tobi Amusan, CTO, in 2019 as MVXchange.
At that point, the company was only a support vehicle booking platform. It connected vessel requests with available Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs).
However, the company needed to change its model in 2020 after the oil demand dwindled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Membere-Otaji told TechCrunch that the demand for fossil fuels would reduce over the next few decades.
Now, the company helps businesses to move freight, provides finance and payment solutions for freight operators. This means merchants without adequate capital can request loans to help facilitate freight services. These services are now available on one platform — MVX.
In 2021, the company says it has recorded over 300 shipments and plans to reach 1500 before year-end.
Trade Africa still has a long way to go. According to The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD), Africa accounts for only 2.5% and 3% of exports and imports of world merchandise trade value, respectively. MVX hopes to empower trade on the continent offline and online.

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Unian | 18 August 2020
Ukraine ready to expand agri-exports to Israel – Deputy PM
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna says Ukraine is ready to guarantee uninterrupted supplies of food and raw materials to other countries, as well as to expand exports of agricultural products to Israel against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We understand that the spread of coronavirus around the world has a negative impact on the global economy. That is why today we should look for common ways to intensify economic and investment cooperation between our countries," the Cabinet’s press service quoted Stefanishyna as saying on August 17.
In these circumstances, the launch of the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Israel is critical, according to the official.
"At that, we reaffirm our readiness for further cooperation in the agricultural sector with Israel and the sustainable export of Ukrainian agricultural products to the Israeli market," Stefanishyna added.
In April 2020, Ukraine supported a statement made by the World Trade Organization (WTO) on ensuring open and predictable trade in agricultural and food products during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ukraine-Israel FTA developments
- Ukraine and Israel signed the Free Trade Agreement on January 21, 2019. The aim is to create a legal basis for the liberalization of markets for the parties’ industrial and agricultural goods.
- In July 2019, deputies of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, ratified the Free Trade Agreement with Israel, which opens wide opportunities for domestic producers to conquer the strategic market.
- On August 6, 2019, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed into law a bill, passed by the Rada on July 11, to ratify the agreement between Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers and the Government of Israel on a free trade area.
- The Israeli side is yet to ratify the deal.


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July 18, 2009 |
Beverly Hills investment firm Platinum Equity won't find out until next week whether it is the only bidder for bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain, who is overseeing Delphi's Chapter 11 bankruptcy, was scheduled to conduct an auction Friday to sell the company's assets, but postponed it until Tuesday. Platinum currently has the only bid on the table for Delphi, one of the world's biggest auto parts makers and a key supplier to General Motors Co.
June 26, 2009 |
Bankrupt auto parts maker Delphi Corp. defended its proposed sale to Beverly Hills-based private equity firm Platinum Equity on Thursday, saying claims that the transaction was a sweetheart deal were unfounded. In a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Manhattan, Delphi Chief Financial Officer John Sheehan fired back at criticism from Delphi's creditors, who say the $3.6-billion deal between the two companies had been covertly brokered. The deal has the backing of the U.S.
June 17, 2009 |
The Obama administration has turned down a request by auto suppliers for up to $10 billion in additional federal aid to help the parts companies deal with the bankruptcies of General Motors Corp. and Chrysler. The Treasury Department said in a statement Tuesday that an existing $5-billion support program for auto parts suppliers was playing an important role in stabilizing the nation's auto supply base.
June 10, 2009 |
Auto parts suppliers are planning to ask the Obama administration for an additional $8 billion to $10 billion in federal aid. The Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Assn. is preparing to present its proposal for several aid programs Wednesday during a meeting with the president's auto task force. On Thursday, the association hopes to meet with members of Congress.
February 25, 2009 |
Delphi Corp., the troubled auto-parts maker, won permission to cancel healthcare benefits for 15,000 current and former salaried workers, saving $1.1 billion as it tries to emerge from court protection amid falling vehicle sales. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain in New York issued the ruling after witnesses for Troy, Mich.-based Delphi testified that the cuts were vital to its survival because its lenders demanded them. About 1,600 objections were filed by workers. Ending the benefits will save $70 million a year and eliminate $1.1 billion of debt, Delphi said.
November 7, 2008 |
Dana Holding Corp. said it would close up to 10 plants and cut 2,000 more employees than originally planned as the auto parts maker's net loss widened in the third quarter. The Toledo, Ohio, firm said the plant closures would take place in 2009 and 2010; the 5,000 job cuts would be complete by the end of this year. Previously, Dana said it intended to cut only 3,000 jobs this year.
September 18, 2008 |
Federal-Mogul Corp., the auto parts maker controlled by billionaire Carl Icahn, will eliminate 4,000 jobs globally because of slowing vehicle sales. The cuts represent 8% of the workforce and will result in expenses of $60 million to $80 million, the Southfield, Mich., company said. The reductions are the first that Federal-Mogul has announced since it emerged from bankruptcy protection in December. During six years of reorganization, the company began shutting plants in nine locations in the U.S. and Europe.
July 19, 2008 |
The World Trade Organization made public its first official condemnation of Chinese commercial practices Friday, releasing a February ruling that sided with the United States, the European Union and Canada in a dispute over car parts. The verdict found that China was breaking trade rules by taxing imports of auto parts at the same rate as foreign-made finished cars. The three-member WTO panel ruled against China on nearly every point of contention with the U.S., the 27-nation EU and Canada.
February 2, 2008 |
Dana Holding Corp. emerged from almost two years of Bankruptcy Court protection, and the auto parts maker named former General Motors Corp. finance chief John Devine chairman and acting chief executive. Private equity firm Centerbridge Capital Partners will control Toledo, Ohio-based Dana, and past managers of Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. will join Devine on its board, the company said. Mike Burns, CEO since 2004, is leaving the company.


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In March 2015 the Modern Slavery Act became law. Its effect on UK businesses will be significant. The first of its kind in Europe, and one of the first in the world, to specifically address slavery and human trafficking in the 21st century, the Modern Slavery Act is poised to become one of the most significant pieces of legislation for supply chain due diligence processes.
What does this mean for businesses?
From October 2015 a company carrying out any part of its business in the UK that produces a total turnover of more than £36 million must publish an annual 'slavery and human trafficking statement'. The statement will disclose the steps a company has taken to ensure its supply-chain is free from slavery. If a company has taken no steps to combat slavery, this must also be disclosed.
The detailed statement must be prominently displayed on the company's website and, should it be requested, a full copy will need to be produced within 30 days of request.
Large global chains are particularly at risk as they can often lose sight of the conditions under which goods are produced. Sectors which have large numbers of low paid unskilled workers will be most vulnerable to slavery and trafficking issues, and LexisNexis has looked in detail at the chocolate and UK car wash industries.
David Noble, chief executive of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply, said: "With 11% of British business leaders saying it is likely that modern slavery already plays a role in their supply chains, this is clearly a pervasive issue that concerns us all."
Despite the requirement for businesses to publish a statement becoming law on 29 October 2015, due to the timing of the Act's introduction, the government has agreed that businesses with a financial year-end date between 29 October and 30 March 2016 will not be required to publish a statement for this financial year. Businesses with a year-end of 31 March 2016 will be the first required to publish a statement.
What are the consequences of failing to issue a statement?
The UK Home Secretary can seek a High Court Injunction for an organisation failing to issue a statement, however the risk of significant reputational damage should mean that this is unlikely.
Guidance and enforcement of the Modern Slavery Act
The introduction of the legislation has enhanced the visibility of slavery in Britain and increased media and public scrutiny of large supply chains. While the government has resisted proposals to produce an official repository for slavery and human trafficking statements, it is encouraging NGOs, the press and other interested organisations to monitor compliance for their personal records and benefit.
The UK government has published official guidance through the Home Office department to help companies comply with the Modern Slavery Act. This includes advice on preparing and publishing a slavery and human trafficking corporate statement, due diligence processes, and case studies.
Modern Slavery Due Diligence
Due diligence is an essential practice for any business; companies must consistently monitor their prospects, customers, employees, cash flow, assets, insurance policies and third party suppliers. With the introduction of Modern Slavery Act, organisations must now build a series of statements to demonstrate to the government, the public, customers, and investors that they are being transparent – not just because they are required to do so but because they consider it important.
Lexis Diligence is proven to help companies conduct checks on their suppliers, agents, distributors and other third-parties to mitigate reputational, financial, regulatory and strategic risks. Companies' dedication to due diligence will help with the inspection of supply chains and in time, help to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from global supply chains.


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The last VAFO Group board meeting of 2022 was held in October. The main topics were an assessment of this year and a presentation of plans and anticipated trends for 2023. This was the first board meeting not to be organized at the company’s headquarters in Chrášťany; instead, it was held in Finland under the direction of Prima Pet Premium Oy, a VAFO Group company and leader of the Finnish market. A new dry food factory is nearing completion in the land of a thousand lakes, and it is scheduled to come online in the beginning of 2023. The new factory will produce 20 thousand tons of pet food annually and will thus be the largest pet food factory in Finland. At the same time, it will be the new home of the local brand Hau-Hau Champion, the top (and 100% climate-neutral) pet food brand on the Finnish market. The CEOs also confirmed growth across all segments as well as fulfilment of the sustainability strategy that VAFO introduced at the beginning of this year.
We have been fulfilling our commitments to maintain maximum sustainability in our products for a long time now, and this year we succeeded in using recyclable packaging materials for 70% of the products in our portfolio. Likewise, we continue to use more and more sustainable ingredients (an increase of 12% in 2022), and we now have two carbon-neutral foods, Hau-Hau Champion and Planet Pet Society, both of which use revolutionary second-chance ingredients.
At the start of next year, the flagship of the Brit Care brand will be expanded with a sustainable line called Brit Care Sustainable. The new pet food line comes in response to a trend we have been following for some time now. Pet owners have shown an increased interest not only in the benefits of the foods they feed their animals but also in how environmentally friendly those foods are. The superpremium Brit Care Sustainable line is a response to the latest trends and the popularity of pet foods that do not burden the planet. For 2023, we are also planning to install new solar panels at our factories in Poland and Číčenice in order to meet our commitment to cover at least 25% of our energy needs from renewable resources and transition the remainder of our products to recyclable packaging.
In addition to discussions focusing on this year and forecasts for the one ahead, the VAFO representatives were invited to the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki. With the Czech ambassador, Adam Vojtěch, in attendance, VAFO was presented as one of two of the largest Czech entities in this northern country.
Also on the board meeting agenda was the current state of affairs in the world, which is having both an economical and a human impact on all of us. Specifically, this has to do with the increase in energy prices and the volatile gas situation, which in turn has led to increases in the prices of ingredients. We are doing everything in our power to adapt to the situation and respond to changes quickly and flexibly.


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70% of marketing executives expect programmatic advertising spend to increase a lot or a little over the next 12 to 48 months
StackAdapt (www.stackadapt.com), the leading self-serve programmatic advertising platform, today announced the release of a new report designed to help marketers learn how to take full advantage of the capabilities of programmatic advertising.
The report, titled How Marketing Executives Are Approaching Programmatic Advertising, is driven by the results of a survey of 169 marketing executives conducted in collaboration with Industry Dive. It also features expert insights from StackAdapt that help detail how programmatic advertising works and debunk common misconceptions about it.
“With programmatic advertising capable of helping marketers target their end consumers more efficiently and optimize their campaigns in real-time, it’s clear that marketers are eager to realize the benefits,” says Kailyn Pyatt, Sales Director at StackAdapt. “Our research found that 75% of marketing executives report that half or more of their campaign spend is already allocated toward programmatic advertising, and 70% expect that spend to increase over the next 12 to 48 months.”
“As programmatic rises in significance, StackAdapt is excited to release this report to help marketers learn how their peers are making the most of programmatic,” adds Pyatt.
Those peers are using programmatic to stay competitive. StackAdapt’s research found that marketing executives are sophisticated users of programmatic, for example – with more than seven out of ten marketing executives reporting being extremely or very familiar with dynamic retargeting (74%), keyword targeting (73%), geotargeting or location-based targeting (72%), and over-the-top (OTT) advertising (71%).
Programmatic also keeps marketing executives informed. A full 82% of marketing executives believe that industry benchmarking is extremely or very important as marketers are developing advertising campaigns and setting metrics; 73% say their programmatic advertising partners provide them with industry insights, and 87% report that they can make quick decisions based on insights received while running programmatic advertising campaigns.
“Making quick, well-informed decisions is essential to success in today’s fast-changing marketing environment,” says Pyatt. “But that doesn’t have to be complicated. With programmatic, brands set their budgets, set their parameters, and optimize frequently — but they can let their programmatic advertising platform’s machine learning and AI do a lot of the work for them.”
“With the right programmatic advertising partner, brands can optimize their use of time to drive better outcomes while lowering advertising costs,” adds Pyatt.
Read the complete report: How Marketing Executives Are Approaching Programmatic Advertising
To learn more about StackAdapt, please visit: https://www.stackadapt.com
StackAdapt is a self-serve programmatic advertising platform used by hundreds of brands and agencies around the world. StackAdapt’s data-driven platform combines state-of-the-art machine learning with a clean and intuitive user interface to provide media buyers with an easy way to plan, execute and drive the best performance across all devices, inventory and publishing partners. StackAdapt is the highest performing and easiest to use platform on G2 and has been recognized as a top software product and the number 1 demand-side platform (DSP). For further information, visit www.stackadapt.com.


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Starbucks Changes Direction with Big Drive-Thru Plans Daily Finance By Rick Aristotle Munarriz, 30 January 2013 | AOL Original Posted under: Starbucks, Food & Beverage NaN
Let's say you want a Macchiato without having to step out of your Mustang. Or perhaps you want a Java Chip Frappuccino, but don't want to find a parking spot for your your Fiat. Well, Starbucks (SBUX) has you covered. One of the bolder initiatives announced during last week's quarterly conference call was that 60 percent of the 1,500 new stateside locations that the barista-tended chain plans to open through the next five years will have drive-thru windows. It's a big departure from the Starbucks concept that most of its customers currently experience, but the company's been seeing strong sales at the handful of stores that already offer drive-thrus. So it's plans its expansion with an eye toward cashing in on hurried drivers.
Brews Over Burgers Would Starbucks be aggressively pursuing drive-thru locations if McDonald's (MCD) -- and now even Burger King (BKW) -- hadn't beefed up their coffee offerings? Mickey D's introduced McCafe drinks five years ago, allowing diners to opt for lattes or iced caramel mocha brewed drinks to go with their Big Macs and fries. Other fast food chains have been following suit. Starbucks hasn't missed a beat, despite the burger flippers pushing into its bean business. Beyond a brief stretch early in the recent recession, comparable-store sales have remained largely positive at Starbucks. However, as rushed morning commuters grow accustomed to being able to grab a caramel hot chocolate or premium roast coffee without having to leave their cars, Starbucks knows it doesn't want to be left behind -- even if means becoming something that it's not. Redefining Coffee Culture Starbucks prides itself on its cozy confines. The aromatic scents of freshly brewed java are so important that the chain scrapped several breakfast items a few years ago after they were making...
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NBCUniversal Buys DreamWorks Animation
In a stunning shake-up of animation studios, NBCUniversal has picked up DreamWorks Animation for 3.8 billion dollars, in a deal announced April 28th. Comcast- the parent company of NBCUniversal- says that Dreamworks “will become part of the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, which includes Universal Pictures, Fandango, and NBCUniversal Brand Development.” The deal is expected to close by the end of 2016. DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeff Katzenberg will remain at DreamWorks as the chairman of DreamWorks New Media.
NBCUniversal’s current animation product is supplied by Illumination Entertainment, which was founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007 after he left his position as President of 20th Century Fox Animation. Meledandri will take charge of Dreamworks Animation when it comes on board at Universal.
In a statement, NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke said, “DreamWorks will help us grow our film, television, theme parks and consumer products businesses for years to come. We have enjoyed extraordinary success over the last six years in animation with the emergence of Illumination Entertainment and its brilliant team at Illumination Mac Guff studio. The prospects for our future together are tremendous.”
DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeff Katzenberg promised the deal would “delivers significant value for our shareholders.”
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Netgem is to include the Premier Sports offer as part of its fibre service for the UK market.
Premier Sports 1 HD, Premier Sport 2 HD and Freesports will be added to the platform. The channels feature Spanish and Italian top football matches – exclusively from La Liga and the Serie A.
Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director of Netgem TV comments: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Premier Sports. By forging this relationship, we are offering consumers access to outstanding sports content from around the world, customers of our Fibre ISP partners can now enjoy great sports.”
“Premier Sports and FreeSports are delighted to be partnering with netgem.tv to widen our distribution of the Premier Sports brands through its partner ISP networks” We look forward to this being a long and successful relationship,” added Richard Sweeney, CEO, Premier Sports and FreeSports.
Netgem TV customers can access some 100 linear channels and on demand services, including Amazon Prime Video.
In addition to content being available through TV, consumers can also access it through netgem.tv’ mobile streaming App.


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Natural Selection Foods, owner of the Earthbound Farm label, is switching all of its plastic packaging to 100% recycled plastic products.
The San Juan Bautista, Calif.-based company said in a July 9 news release that all of its plastic clamshell packages are now being made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyethylene terephthalate, which comes from used plastic products like soda or water bottles.
The process to make the packaging uses less energy and water, can reduce waste going into landfills, and eliminate more than 16,000 tons of carbon dioxide, according to the news release.
Chad Smith, manager of sustainability initiatives, said it took the company two years to make the transition to the new type of plastic because the recycled plastic market âis like a niche deal right now, and you have to hunt down the dealers and ensure you have adequate supply.â
Smith said in an e-mail the company is working with its supplier, Packaging Plus, and recyclers/processors to ensure Natural Selection has a consistent supply.
All salad clamshells were switched to the new plastic, he said, as of July 1 and the new labeling will be out later this summer or in early fall. For now, just the salad and mixed greens are in the new clamshells but other products âwill convert over the next few months, as existing supplies run out,â Smith said.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary and increase awareness of the ecological benefits of post-consumer packaging, Earthbound Farm is launching a redesigned label on its salad greens packages, highlighting the post-consumer content of the packaging, according to the company.
âWe started farming organically because we were concerned about the personal and environmental health effects of farming with chemicals,â said Myra Goodman, co-founder and executive vice president of Earthbound Farm, in the news release.
The company is also launching a web-based contest seeking quotes from children for the inside of its clamshell salad labels, and the authors of those quotes chosen to be printed on Earthbound Farm salad labels will be awarded a $500 U.S. savings bond and a $500 donation will be made in their name to an environmental charity of their choice, according to the news release.


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Over in the land of the rising sun, the local committee for the Car of the Year Awards, which is composed of the country’s top automotive journalists, has announced that a Toyota crossover has taken the top spot for the 2019-2020 model year. After tallying the scores, they have awarded the 5th generation Toyota RAV4 as Japan’s Car of the Year for 2019-2020.
The Japan Car of the Year (JCOTY) is given to newly-released or newly-redesigned vehicles made for the Japanese market. To qualify, the vehicle needs to be in the market by November 1 of the previous year and still be on sale by October 31 of the current year. Each award spans two calendar years.
According to JCOTY, they gave the top spot to the Toyota crossover because it “responded to all needs at a high level.” This means that it met the criteria of the judges and more. The judges liked the three types of all-wheel-drive systems being offered in the RAV4. Another thing that the judges liked was the new platform that the crossover rides on – Toyota’s New Global Architecture. The vehicle was also cited to be both enjoyable and comfortable. On top of this, pricing, as well as cargo space, was also commended along with the Japan-exclusive data communication module.
The RAV4 came in with a score of 435 points with its nearest competitor being the Mazda3 coming in with 328 points. Mazda was the home favorite to win but the RAV4 was able to beat it by a noticeable amount. The Toyota crossover also has the distinction of being the 40th Japanese vehicle to be on the list. Last year the award went to the Volvo XC60. The crossover also marks Toyota’s second model in the awards with its first model being the Prius in 2009-2010.


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At-home COVID tests hard to find in ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Biden Administration is requiring insurance companies to reimburse Americans for up to eight at-home COVID tests per month.
The problem is the tests are hard to come by, especially in North Dakota. Pharmacists say there’s a reason you won’t find many tests on shelves.
“I can’t even buy ‘em. I’ve found sources where I can buy ‘em at wholesale for what they should retail at. And then, I’ve seen lead times of, you know. Do you want to buy 300 tests and hopefully they’ll ship in 60 days? Well, I’m not exactly excited about spending that kind of money. For when?” said Kevin Martian, pharmacist at Mayo Pharmacy in Bismarck.
After calling 10 different Bismarck pharmacies Wednesday, only one had tests in stock. Pharmacists we talked to say there are a couple of reasons for that: either their pharmacies just don’t carry the tests, or disruptions in the production and distribution of the tests are to blame.
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GMO labeling bill passes Maine House
Maine is the next state to introduce legislation that would require genetically modified food to be labeled in the state. Maine’s House passed a bill, LD 718, on Tuesday, that would require GM foods to carry labels that state “Produced with Genetic Engineering.” The bill had 120 co-sponsors. The bill’s primary sponsor was Rep. Lance Harvell, (R-Farmington).
An amendment to the bill would require the law to take effect once four other contiguous states pass similar laws. The vote for the amendment was overwhelmingly supportive with 141-4 in favor of the amendment. The original bill would have only taken effect if five other states anywhere in the United States passed similar legislation or any combination of states with a total population of at least 20 million.
The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote and is up for an addition vote in the House.
The biggest debate in the House over this bill focused on if having four other states pass similar legislation before Maine was beneficial. Other Northeastern states have included in their legislation that other or contiguous states have to pass similar legislation before the original state’s law goes into effect. Legislators are adding that caveat to legally counteract potential lawsuits from biotechnology and food manufacturers, the state lawmakers say.
“We understand there are some legal concerns,” Rep. Amy Volk, (R-Scarborough) was quoted as saying. “Allowing us to be part of a consortium of other states would help defray some of those costs and send a message to the federal government.”
Other states considering similar GM labeling laws include Connecticut and Vermont.
- New calculator can help soybean farmers with seed decisions
- U.S., Brazil close to ending cotton trade rift
- U.S.-Japan trade talks hit new farm exports snag
- Ag markets posted a general comeback Wednesday
- Midwest grain growers ‘Invest an acre to feed the world’
- Ag markets turned mixed around midsession Wednesday
- Activists fighting Golden Rice even more in 2014
- U.S. GMO labeling foes triple spending in first half of this year
- Source shows half of GMO research is independent
- White House issues veto threat on bill to block WOTUS rule
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MILAN — Despite a nervous stock market, Prada SpA is still set on going public this year.
A Prada spokesman said Sunday the company planned to list on the Milan Stock Exchange in either June or November, pending the outcome of consultations with advisers and due diligence analysis. He added no decision would be taken until at least March, when Prada reports 2007 earnings.
"We don't have to decide tomorrow," the spokesman told WWD.
The Milan-based fashion group, which owns the Prada, Miu Miu, Car Shoe and Church's brands, said in December it planned to float in 2008, subject to market conditions, and named as its banks Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo SpA and Unicredit SpA, and Goldman Sachs & Co. Some 30 to 40 percent of the group is expected to be floated.
Industry sources valued Prada at an estimated 4 billion to 5 billion euros, or $5.85 billion to $7.31 billion at current rates of exchange.
Competitor Ferragamo SpA is also planning an initial public offering this year and has reportedly tapped Mediobanca and J.P. Morgan as global coordinators and UBS as joint book-runner on the deal. Ferragamo chief executive officer Michele Norsa told WWD last week the Florentine luxury group was going ahead with preparations for a listing. (For more on Ferragamo, see opposite page.)
Speculation has been mounting that the slowdown in consumer spending in the U.S. and Europe and sliding luxury goods stocks could deter both companies from floating — particularly Prada.
Prada, which is 95 percent owned by the Prada family, has pulled the plug on its IPO three times in the last seven years, citing unfavorable market conditions. Luxury goods stocks listed in Milan have lost on average one-third of their value in the last three months on fears of a bleaker economic outlook.
A Prada spokesman said in December the company was in perfect condition to list this year, referencing a track record of solid growth in sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization over the last three years and a strong internal management team. He added that Prada sales were projected to grow at least 20 percent for 2007.
“What he has done at Vuitton is really exceptional,” said @gameofthrones’ actress Gwendoline Christie on @mrkimjones’ final show for @louisvuitton. “He has rebooted luxury in terms of making it commercial, viable and contemporary. And most importantly artistic. He has never compromised his artistic vision for the sake of commodity.” (📷: @zefashioninsider)
After seeing a demand for men’s wear from its customers, British contemporary women’s wear label @ariesarise has added a men’s wear component and will launch a unisex collection with @mrporterlive. The 20-piece collection includes jackets, denim, logo T-shirts and more with deconstructed ‘90s vibes. Set to launch on January 18, you can shop the pieces on Aries’ website and on mrporter.com. #wwdfashion
“And so spending so much time with a character who thinks like that, inevitability you try and analyze yourself and go back and think about your own demons and dark chapters that you had in your life,” says @thedanielbruhl of his role in TNT’s “The Alienist.” The show, set in the Gilded Age of New York, also stars Dakota Fanning and Luke Evans. Head to WWD.com to read about how 39-year-old Brühl prepared for the role and why he thinks the show is so relevant to today #wwdeye ( 📷: @Eriktanner)
Now that Celine Dion’s collection has topped $10 million in sales, the pop superstar, fashion icon and newly-minted industry player is eyeing growth in Asia. Read the full report by @tiffanyap, link in bio. #wwdnews #celinedion
“My personal philosophy to beauty is paying attention to oneself. I love to be outdoors, lots of fresh air, trying to take care of yourself as best you can. I always notice that comes through,” says Felicity Jones, the global face of @shiseido-owned @cledepeaubeauteus, which launches today. Head to WWD.com to read more about the actress’ love for beauty and how she prepared for her new role in “The Basis of Sex,” playing the young Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #wwdbeauty (📷: @dandoperalski)
Among the familiar faces at @off____white’s show was a surprise figure: Japanese artist @takashipom, pictured here on Wednesday morning. Other show-goers included @jerrylorenzo, who spoke about his upcoming project: a @nike collaboration for back to school, with designs inspired by his childhood on the West Coast. Sitting in the front row were Future, Don Crawley, @miguel and more. See the rest of the photos on WWD.com #wwdeye (📷: Stephane Feugere)
According to @laurentsai, former “Terrace House: Aloha State” cast member, she didn’t know she was auditioning for the Japanese version of “Real World.” “I was telling a couple of my friends and someone’s like, ‘That sounds a lot like Terrace House.’ I was like, ’No it can’t be.’” Turns out, it was. But Tsai isn’t just a reality star — she’s an illustrator who has worked with Starbucks Japan and most recently, she’s dipping her toes into the fashion world. Head to WWD.com to read about her time on the show, modeling and her art. #wwdeye (📷: @danieldorsa)
More changes are coming to New York Fashion Week: Beginning with the spring 2019 collection, @alexanderwangny will move his New York show to June from September, adopting a biannual schedule with collections shown in June and December. Additionally, the @cfda is planning for an official summer/winter fashion season taking place as soon as June and December 2018. Read more about the upcoming changes on WWD.com. #wwdnews #wwdfashion (📷: @slovekinpics)


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With Hurricane Sandy finally departing the Atlantic seaboard after leaving an estimated $10 billion to $20 billion in economic damage across the East Coast, many of us still aren’t out of the water yet.
But while first responders and public officials are working around the clock to protect people in the affected areas, Wall Street is making arrangements to reopen as usual Wednesday morning.
As Wednesday just so happens to be the last trading day of the month, it should be a busy day as institutional investors scramble to rebalance their portfolios for the month.
For those of you who can, now is a good time to prepare for this morning’s trading action, so I want to take a moment to run down the big earnings and economic events to look for today and beyond.
On Halloween, we’ll receive earnings data from several big household names:
- Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ:SAVE) reports first thing in the morning. While SAVE is headed towards 19.3% sales growth, analysts also forecast a 10.3% dip in earnings.
- Clorox (NYSE:CLX) also announces before market open. As I mentioned in a recent Stock of the Day feature, I’m not convinced that this earnings announcement will blow estimates out of the water.
- Credit card giant Visa (NYSE:V) reports after the closing bell. Analysts expect 12.2%
sales growth and 18.1% earnings growth.
- Allstate (NYSE:ALL) wraps things up after close with its third-quarter
earnings announcement. While Allstate is headed towards single-digit sales
growth, its bottom line is expected to surge 606% (compared with the -99% industry
Along with the weekly jobless claims, the September construction spending and the October consumer confidence reports, Thursday will bring quarterly results from these consumer and retail companies:
- Body Central (NASDAQ:BODY) reports earnings before Thursday’s open.
BODY is headed towards just 3% sales growth and an 84% plunge in profits
- Kellogg (NYSE:K) announces earnings before open. Kellogg is due to report
double-digit sales growth but flat earnings.
- Bebe Stores (NASDAQ:BEBE) is up to announce earnings sometime during the
day. This should be a particularly weak report–analysts forecast a 9% drop in
sales and a 200% plunge in profits.
- High end grocer Harris Teeter (NASDAQ:HTSI) finishes out the day. This
company’s sales are expected to growth 7% and its earnings by 17%–beneath the
20% industry average.
Then Friday will be relatively quiet on the earnings front, but it’s the day that the Labor Department releases the unemployment report for October. I consider this to be the most important report for the week.
This Labor Department announcement consists of two separate reports. First, about 60,000 households are surveyed to determine the unemployment rate. Currently, economists expect a 7.9% unemployment rate, slightly higher than September’s 7.8% rate.
Then, approximately 375,000 businesses are surveyed to determine the number of nonfarm payrolls, average workweek and average hourly earnings figure. As it stands, the consensus calls for 135,000 nonfarm payrolls (over 114,000 last month), a 0.2% increase in hourly earnings, and for the average workweek to remain unchanged at 34.5 hours.
In the meantime, I’ll check in first thing Thursday with a report on trading activity and anything else you may need to act on once the stock market reopens.


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Fable sells big; breaks first-week records on Xbox
Lionhead's RPG adventure the fastest-selling Xbox game at EB Games.
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Microsoft Game Studios announced that its latest Xbox release, Fable, has sold over 375,000 units in its first week of release. The role-playing game, developed by Peter Molyneux's Lionhead Studios, had the biggest first-week totals on record for an Xbox title at the specialty retailer EB Games. Fable was also the number one selling title overall on any platform last week at GameStop. The title is available nationwide for an SRP of $49.99. If you are not one of the 375,000, and are wondering if Fable is right for you--see GameSpot's review.
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In an attempt to increase the security level of its users, the Google started automatically, in October of last year, the process of two step verification (2SV) on thousands of service accounts. At the time, the company even declared that it verified 1 billion passwords a day to ensure user safety. This Tuesday (08), the company announced that the two-factor authentication process reduced by 50% accounts compromised by intrusion.
The date chosen for the publication of the information, February 8, is known as Safer Internet Day or the Safe Internet Day, in free translation. Google also stated that it intends to continue automatically activating the 2SV in new accounts to ensure greater protection for users.
The company’s efforts to increase user security are not limited to restricting attackers from accessing Google services. The brand itself claims to be aware that Gmail logins are often linked to other non-Google accounts such as banking, social media, shopping, and other services. For this reason, the company claims that the work to ensure the safety of its customers is essential.
The two-factor authentication or two-step verification process (2SV) includes when logging in to Google account, in addition to the user’s password, also a verification code. This code is sent directly to your cell through a text message, voice call or give application of own Google for mobile devices. You can also choose not to use 2-Step Verification more than once on the specific computer.
As an example of the integrity of the measure, Google stated that the administration of Joe Biden, president of United Statesimplemented the multi-factor authentication (MFA) measure by even signing an Executive Order requiring government agencies to implement MFA for the protection of government data.
As an alternative, the company also allows the use of a security key via USB port, if the user has access to it. The introduction of these features makes a would-be attacker need not only the default password, but also the mobile device to which the Google send the verification code.
Other Google Security Measures
In addition to two-step verification, the Google also recommends that its users make a security check, which is basically a company guide to strengthening account security. Another recommendation is to use the Google password managera feature that was developed to Chrome, android and Google appswhich helps create stronger passwords for other users’ online accounts, and saves them so you don’t have to remember them all.
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February 21, 2013
New HTC One Screen Trounces iPhone 5 Retina
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HTC announced the newest version of their flagship phone earlier this week in the HTC One, an “X” lighter than their previous device. Like Apple´s iPhone, the new One is a gorgeous device, wrapped in a unibody aluminum shell and boasting an incredibly detailed high-definition display. Unlike the iPhone, however, the One does not meet the iPhone Retina display´s pixel per inch (ppi) resolution: It beats it senselessly.In fact, the 4.7-inch, 1080p Super LCD 3 display has a pixel density closer to that found on a Microsoft tablet than an iPhone. As noted by Cnet´s Brooke Crothers, Microsoft´s Surface Pro carries an impressive 1920 x 1080 resolution on a 10-inch display, yielding an astounding ppi of 208. The HTC One boasts the same resolution, just squeezed into a smaller, 4.7-inch screen, with a resulting ppi of 468.
The Retina display´s ppi is an impressive — yet lower — 326. In other words, the sharpest, clearest screen available today is found in the beautiful HTC One, not the iPhone.
HTC buys these displays from Sharp, who announced this new class of high-definition screens last summer. One other HTC phone (the DNA) ships with the same display, though it doesn´t match the One´s pixel density.
According to Raymond Soneira, president of DisplayMate, Sharp is able to make such crisp high-def displays thanks to a technology known as Continuous-Grain Silicon.
"It has higher electron mobility than either IGZO or amorphous silicon, which allows for maximum aperture ratio/light transmission," explained Soneira, speaking with Cnet. This means more light is able to pass through the screen, making them brighter and more defined than other screens on the market, including Apple´s much vaunted Retina display.
As a brief refresher, Apple calls their display “Retina” because the resolution is supposed to be so sharp that the average human eye is unable to detect individual pixels when the device is held at a reasonable distance. However, that one little caveat — “at a reasonable distance” — leaves enough wiggle room for debates about the actual numbers for the Retina display.
“In terms of what Apple calls a Retina Display (equivalent to 20/20 Vision), for 20/20 Vision, 10.5 inches is the viewing distance where the eye can just resolve the individual iPhone 326 ppi pixels for people with standard 20/20 Vision,” said Soneira.
"For 468 ppi, the 20/20 Vision pixel resolution distance is 7.4 inches — much closer than a typical viewing distance for a 4.7 inch display. Watching further away from the minimum viewing distance means the eye can't resolve the pixels and so the high ppi is often wasted."
Soneira says this level of ppi is usually reserved for computer screens which display high definition graphics. And yet, it has now been delivered on a smartphone.
Like many other Android “superphones,” the HTC One trounces the iPhone´s spec sheet in a number of respects. Those new Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processors that appeared at this year´s CES show up in the latest HTC phone. They´re clocked at 1.7 GHZ and are paired with a whopping 2 GB of RAM.
Though the phone is larger — almost three-quarters of an inch larger — the One isn´t much bulkier than the thin and light iPhone 5. It outweighs the iPhone 5 by one ounce and is a few hairs thicker than Apple´s smartphone.
This new HTC smartphone will also run Android 4.1.2 (with Sense´s UI, of course) and is expected to arrive globally this March.


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Toshiba Corp. and Western Digital Corp. (WDC) - Get Western Digital Corporation Report have resolved a dispute over the former's ¥2 trillion ($17.7 billion) sale of its memory chip business to a group led by Bain Capital LLC, the companies said Tuesday after the market close. Western Digital has joint ventures with the memory chip business, and had argued that the sale violated its rights.
Western Digital Chief Executive Officer Steve Milligan said the settlement "strengthens, extends and enhances" a 17-year partnership that is "one of the most successful JVs in the history of the tech industry" during a Tuesday call.
Bain leads a diverse consortium named KK Pangea, in reference to the geological super-continent that existed before the continents split.
The co-investors include U.S. tech companies Apple Inc. (AAPL) - Get Apple Inc. (AAPL) Report , Dell Technologies Capital, Kingston Technology Co. and Seagate Technology plc (STX) - Get Seagate Technology PLC Report , South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix and Tokyo tech group Hoya Corp., which are joining Bain in the bid to acquire Toshiba Memory Corp. Japanese public-private business support group Innovation Network Corporation of Japan and the Development Bank of Japan Inc. may also invest.
Toshiba explored a sale of the memory business earlier this year after its U.S. nuclear business sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and larger-than-expected losses caused the company to warn that it might not continue as a going concern.
Western Digital has joint ventures with Toshiba's chip business through its $19 billion purchase of SanDisk Corp. in 2015. The company argued that Toshiba does not have the right to sell interests in the ventures without its consent.
In May, Western Digital applied for arbitration through the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and it later sought an injunction in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Francisco.
"That was not our preferred path," Milligan said Tuesday. Western Digital had concerns about intellectual property and transfers of equity by the new owners, which Milligan said the settlement addresses. The pact also extends the life of the partnership.
With the row sorted out, Milligan said the JVs will produce memory for artificial intelligence and virtual reality with application ranging from self-driving cars to automated factories.
Asked during the call if the investors would be able to share the intellectual property, the Western Digital CEO responded, "The answer is no."
Toshiba plans to close the sale of the memory unit by the end of March 2018.
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Regulators in California slapped Burgerim with a desist and refrain order and said the burger franchise must offer rescission, meaning cancel contracts, to all franchisees, refund fees collected and “financially place the franchisees in the position they were in before they entered into the franchise agreement.”
California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued the citations February 16, becoming the first regulator to take action against the burger chain.
Burgerim, brought to California by Israeli Oren Loni, sold at least 1,550 franchises and collected $57.7 million in initial franchise fees from 2015 to July of 2019, but only opened about 130 of those through 2018, according to the order. Loni fled the country in November 2019, the order said.
Calls to Burgerim headquarters, listed as Calabasas, California, reached only a recorded message or were routed to a line that was busy; an email was not returned.
“The rescissions should come pretty easy. But refunds? Where’s the money going to come from?” said Keith Miller, a well-known franchisee advocate who assisted Burgerim franchisees in forming an independent association through AAFD, American Association of Franchisees and Dealers, where he serves as public affairs director.
“Obviously they took action, at least somebody did, finally,” he said, referring to California. “I can’t remember an order this big. California’s probably one of the more aggressive” franchise regulators.
“To me, it still is, what’s the FTC going to do and what’s the SBA going to do? The SBA to me is an enabler for a lot of these people to get open,” he said, citing the Federal Trade Commission, which regulates franchising, and the Small Business Administration, which guarantees small-business loans. “Who’s vetting anybody? And who’s going to stop it from happening tomorrow? The hard part, with investigative stuff like this, by the time it wraps up it’s probably too late for so many people,” Miller said.
The regulatory order contains a lengthy “Statement of Facts”section, including the following: While selling the 1,550 franchises, Burgerim and CEO Oren Loni were “inundated with cancellation requests,” and created a cancellation department. Over three years, 2017 through 2019, “at least 287 franchisees canceled their franchise agreement. Burgerim paid at least $8 million in refunds during this time,” or an average 15.79 percent of franchise fees collected, the order said.
In May 2019, “Burgerim began commingling funds with its affiliate Food Chain’s bank account, to repay Burgerim franchisees. These checks often bounced, too,” the order said.
“In October of 2019, Burgerim stopped paying its employees and in November of 2019, Loni abandoned the corporate office in Encino, California, left the franchise agreements and documents behind, and fled the country,” the order said, leaving franchisees unable to reach Burgerim or Loni.
In January 2020, Burgerim sent franchisees a letter, informing them of a new corporate office and new corporate structure with Michael Bohbot named as the CEO. “Also in January, Bohbot began enforcing royalty payments from franchisees, without adequately explaining the new corporate entity, Burgerim Group’s authority to do so. Contrary to statements in Burgerim’s FDDs, Loni had not collected royalties from 2015-May of 2019,” the order said.
“This is just kind of bizarro world,” Miller said about Burgerim and the magnitude of its collapse. “It’s $4 million in penalties, plus it’s not only refunding the franchisees fees, it’s making them whole again, which that would be all the equipment, all of the buildout. That could be $300- to $400,000 a franchisee to make them whole. How do you make someone whole who lost their house?”


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Noted iPhone security destroyer Jonathan Zdziarski has cracked the iPhone 3GS encryption security, which is to be expected, but the ease and speed with which he did it is worrisome. Zdziarski claims the iPhone 3GS is thus "useless" to businesses.
The iPhone certainly isn't as ubiquitous for corporate use as BlackBerry or even Windows Mobile, but that's starting to change, and Zdziarski is very concerned that the iPhone 3GS's security puts sensitive data at unnecessary risk. He claims that with easily-available software, anybody can break into an iPhone 3GS and start extracting data within two minutes, and access everything on the phone within 45. After reading this, we could see why companies might just be reluctant to trade their BlackBerrys in for a shiny new iPhone 3GS. [Wired]


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DALLAS — For 10 years, Frédéric Fekkai has been coming to this hub of the Lone Star State to promote his hair care products at Neiman Marcus. Now he has a place of his own.
Fekkai's sixth salon in the U.S. opens Monday at Highland Park Village, the open-air luxury shopping center surrounded by exceptionally wealthy neighborhoods.
"Dallas has always been a city that I liked," Fekkai said during a phone interview. "The opportunity came up when Highland Park Village announced that they would have a great location for us. Dallas has a great customer base for Fekkai. Our products sell very well, and Neiman Marcus has always been a strong supporter."
Fekkai will be in town for the salon's opening next week.
With dark walnut woods, cream and lavender walls and chocolate-brown leather chairs, the 2,400-square-foot salon has the same look as the unit that opened on Melrose Place in Los Angeles in September. But it's a bit bigger, allowing space for waxing services, a sitting area and a cloakroom.
It's situated on the second level of the center, near HPV management offices, with windows that overlook the center's Spanish architecture and stores such as Jimmy Choo.
"It's a nice little size that is charming and suited to the customer," Fekkai said. "I'm told by my team that Dallas will be the prettiest salon we've ever had."
The format will be repeated at the Greenwich, Conn., salon opening this spring, as well as the salon at The Mark Hotel in New York late next year. Fekkai is scouting locations in Houston, San Francisco and Scottsdale, Ariz.
"They're markets we are pursuing," said Fekkai, who envisions a total of 15 to 20 salons. "If there is an opportunity that arises in London, I would look into it. Moscow is another one."
Fekkai already has Dallas clients who visit his salons in New York; Palm Beach, Fla., and Los Angeles, including nearly 300 loyal customers who go to the Fifth Avenue flagship at Henri Bendel alone, noted Kimberly Callet, vice president of salons.
"I've got a great feeling for Dallas," Fekkai said. "There are a lot of clients there who are very sophisticated, fun and very aware of fashion, very much in synch with Fekkai."For the salon opening party Fekkai enlisted two mother-daughter social powerhouses to help script a list of 100 guests for the lavender martini event: Myrna and Kari Schlegel and Jan and Elizabeth Showers.
Fekkai himself did six haircuts at $750 a pop that afternoon, and all proceeds are earmarked for the Elissa Project, a local charity that raises awareness about eating disorders. In addition, Fekkai also is giving 20 percent of sales through Dec. 17 to the charity.
There is no dearth of talent to staff the growing chain, Fekkai said.
"If you stay with 15 to 20 salons, you can control the quality," he said. "I don't have much choice. We generate a lot of talent in the salons, and if you don't offer those people the opportunity to grow in the business, we will lose them."
Brian Keller, a popular colorist who was with Fekkai in Palm Beach, will manage the Dallas salon as creative director. Of the 12 staff members here, half have Fekkai experience, Callet said. The salon has 15 styling chairs.
Business is booming, and revenue will be about $100 million this year company-wide, including salon and product sales, Fekkai said, though he declined to project sales for next year.
"We are lucky to be in luxury products, and we are benefiting from the great growth that they have seen in the last two years," Fekkai said. "We are growing double digits every year. Let's not forget that we are a brand, the only luxury brand in hair today that is national."
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It’s finger lickin’ good — even at the edge of space! Kentucky Fried Chicken, one of world’s most recognizable food chains, announced that it plans to send its new Zinger Chicken Sandwich on a four-day mission to the edge of space on June 21.
KFC is partnering with flight expert World View to blast off the chicken breast sandwich into space using a high altitude balloon known as a Stratollite.
“We’re excited to be the ones pushing spicy, crispy chicken sandwich space travel forward,” said Kevin Hochman, president of the restaurant chain. “But in all seriousness, we’re proud to support World View’s commitment to advancing space research and trust them to take our world famous Zinger sandwich to space.”
According to KFC, the sandwich will reach heights of around 80,000 feet, making the mission “the longest controlled stratospheric balloon flight with a commercial payload in history.”
The mission into space has gained the attention of Hollywood elite. Dressed as a modern day Col. Sanders, Rob Lowe has pledged his support on Twitter: “There is work to be done. And @KFC has called upon me to be the next Colonel Sanders and literally launch a chicken sandwich into space.”
Curious fans can track the sandwich’s journey in realtime on the website.
Kentucky Fried Chicken was founded in 1930 by Col. Harland Sanders. There are more than 20,500 Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets in more than 125 countries and territories around the world.
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Owning an electric car will become more affordable in the next few years according to electric vehicle (EV) specialists Tesla. The California-based carmaker has announced that they are planning on producing a cheaper EV to target the average household. Called the ‘Model 3’, price wise the car is anticipated to start at US$35,000 which is 50 percent cheaper than Tesla’s popular EV, the Model S. The Model 3 is expected to be revealed in early 2016 ready for pre-ordering, and Tesla hopes to have it production by 2017.
Up until now EV’s have been beyond most people’s budgets but Tesla hopes to change all that with the smaller, more economical Model 3. If the carmaker can indeed produce it on budget, it will be just a few thousand dollars more than the price of a normal new car. However, Tesla EV owners also need to invest in a home charging station that costs around US$750 excluding installation costs. This home charging station is expected to charge the Model 3 to 80 percent in about 30 minutes.
Since Tesla hasn’t released any design images or information about the Model 3’s features, interested parties will have to wait until closer to the official unveiling. However, some guesswork is inevitable and the following assumptions have been made based on the larger Model S, including:
- A driving range of 200 miles (320 km)
- A battery pack of 68 to 70 kWh
- May have optional design features
- May have a steel chassis to bring costs down
However, CEO of Tesla Elgin Musk has counterbalanced these assumptions by saying the Model 3 will be quite different from the Model S. “I really want the Model 3 to be different, not just a smaller Model S,” he says. According to Musk, the Model 3 will be “way different from any other car on the road… (but) in a way that’s really useful and just doesn’t feel like a weird-mobile.”
Critics have said that Tesla faces a huge challenge to balance all the factors of the Model 3: low cost, practicality, good looks and difference. It could also be marketed alongside EV’s from Nissan and General Motors and other carmakers by the time it goes on sale, which could add a cost competitive element to the proceedings.


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In an effort to get listeners more engaged with Pandora, the company is launching a messaging service that will only broadcast one way. Artists will soon be able to send audio messages to their fans, Recode reported.
The company is testing Artist Audio Messaging with a handful of musicians, and it’s meant to be an additional venue for them to announce tours, say hi to listeners, and keep fans up-to-date with new releases.
Pandora is following many other apps integrating messaging into their products, but for the music-streaming service, the message recipients won’t be able to reply.
But is Pandora a platform for chatting with celebrities and artists? YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook already provide outlets with large audiences for celebrities to send all kinds of messages to fans, and sometimes, the artists talk back. And when they do, you have the ability to respond.
Music-streaming services adopting celebrity social features isn’t a new concept. When Apple launched Ping for iTunes in 2010, it was heralded as a way for people to stay up-to-date with both celebrities and other fans by having artists make their own playlists and leave messages for listeners. Ping was promptly shuttered in September 2012.
But Pandora needs something to differentiate itself from the other streaming services like Spotify and Apple-owned Beats, and fans generally flock to where the artists are. Artist Audio Messaging is still in a test phase, as Recode reports, but the company plans on expanding it, and other artist-friendly services, in hopes of moving beyond music streaming.
Photo by Sascha Kohlmann/Flickr (CC BY SA 2.0)


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Passpack Announces a Free-For-Now on Upgraded Accounts
Internet users claim bad memory forces them to reuse the same passwords over and over. A UN report warns that password re-use heightens the risk for identity theft. A new wave of Online Password Managers may be the answer.
How many passwords does the average web goer have to remember? Between social bookmarking, photo albums, blogs, gaming and the slew of new services popping up daily, the answer to that question should be: lots.
On the contrary, Internet users tend to reuse the same passwords on many different sites. BBC News recently reported in UN Warns on Password 'Explosion'. "The number of passwords and logins web users need makes it inevitable they will re-use phrases, warned the International Telecommunications Union."
It's a memory problem
People simply can't, and won't, remember hundreds of passwords. Password re-use may make life easier, but it also significantly increases identity theft vulnerability.
The ITC "called on regulators and businesses to find better ways for people to identify themselves to websites," reports the BBC. But Internet users may get the reprieve they're looking for sooner than expected. The proliferation of online services at the heart of the problem, could also provide the solution.
The idea isn't new: one master password to access all the others. Password managers have been around for eons. Traditionally they are installed directly on the user's computer. However, with the constant onslaught of malware and viruses, desktop applications may prove to be increasingly less secure.
Pioneers in online password management launched as early as 2005, giving web users a taste of anytime, anywhere access to their passwords. The fourth quarter of 2006 saw a new wave of Online Password Managers sprout up.
According to Passpack founding partner Tara Kelly, the emerging Online Password Managers offer a layer of security that wasn't feasible until the recent large-scale adoption of Ajax scripting.
"The new client-side cryptographic techniques don't replace the old standbys: they build on them. No longer do developers have to rely solely on the little SSL padlock to make their sites safe, now they can leverage the browser as well."
Crossing the Chasm
Growth for the new OPMs has been somewhat stilted by concerns about Ajax-run websites being easy targets for hackers, but the experts confirm: a poorly built website will be easily violated, a well built one will not – Ajax is irrelevant, what's important is that it's high quality.
"Once that message makes it through to the mainstream," says Kelly, "we'll be seeing a spike in Online Password Manager usage. People just want something safe and easy. That's not too much to ask."
Since 2006 Passpack is the leading innovator in web-based password management and secure collaboration. Passpack employs the highest grade encryption systems, coupled with security patterns built specifically for the Internet to guarantee complete data privacy. Businesses worldwide trust Passpack to protect their logins every day.
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Bright holidays are ahead this season, and eProcessingNetwork is ready to help merchants prep now for consumer spending, up 12% above pre-pandemic levels.
Consumers aren’t just looking to spend more per gift, they’re already started shopping for deals now, both online and in-store, especially locally. While in-store will remain a favored shopping channel for 83% of consumers, shoppers will continue to embrace the convenience of buy online/pick up in store (BOPIS), which has risen 78% since COVID-19. As
merchants prepare for the biggest season of the year, it’s imperative that they get an early start on their omnichannel and BOPIS capabilities and offer the great deals that consumers have come to expect during the holidays.
Join eProcessingNetwork all week as we highlight the features and benefits of our affordable and easy to implement retail solutions and compatible payment devices that can help merchants seamlessly deliver the best holiday shopping experience for their customers. With ePNJPOS, our robust retail solution, and ePNSecureCard, merchants can accept all forms of payments via their own PC, laptop, or tablet, as well as offer Cash Discounts for cash, check and PIN debit transactions. Both retail solutions integrate seamlessly with ePNPlugin and ePNSyncOnline, part of our QuickBooks suite to help track inventory levels and sales totals, a necessity this year due to the global shortage of supplies and goods.


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Second shoe thrower suspected behind grassy knoll
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Following the shoe throwing incident during President Bush's unannounced visit to Baghdad this week, investigators have learned of a possible co-conspirator hidden behind the nearby Baghdad grassy knoll. In what is now considered the largest shoe thrower conspiracy in history, authorities believe it is unlikely that Iraqi TV reporter Muntadhar al-Zaidi acted alone.
In the Baghdad grassy knoll, an abandoned pair of size ten shoes were found matching the pair thrown by Muntadhar al-Zaidi. This second pair of shoes has led to the development of a ‘second shoe thrower' theory.
The trail of evidence indicates the shoes may have been originally stored at the Baghdad Shoe Depository before being moved to the grassy knoll in preparation for the plot to pummel the President. While hurling the shoes during the press conference, Muntadhar al-Zaidi exclaimed, "اللغة العربية الفصحى سفن أب أرقام هندي ة." Authorities believe this may have been a code to alert the second shoe thrower to deploy the second pair of shoes.
In the Arabic world, throwing shoes at a person is considered a top insult second only to beheading and hanging dead bodies from bridges.
- Dick Cheney in secret, secure location playing Modern Warfare 2
- Pentagon report indicates Saddam Hussein in jail.
- President Obama thrilled to find personalized Coke can in White House kitchen
- BP officials encourage oil-soaked birds to smile once in a while
- Local soldier only pretending to miss home.
- Somali pirates escape disguised as Long John Silvers workers


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Wel, Facebook has finally been forced to grow up and develop a sensible approach to personal data. Previously, as I have documented elsewhere, the US-based social networking site had pretty much assumed ownership of all personal data in perpetuity. However it has now promised to develop new privacy and consent rules and ways of allowing site users to chose which data they will allow to be shared with third parties.
So why the sudden change of heart? Well, it’s all down to those pesky Canucks. Yes, where the USA couldn’t bothered and where the EU didn’t even try, the Canadian Privacy Commissioner, Jennifer Stoddart, had declared Facebook to be in violation of Canada’s privacy laws. And it turns out that in complying it was just easier for Facebook to make wholesale changes for all customers rather than trying to apply different rules to different jurisdictions.
This suggests an interesting new phenomenon. Instead of transnational corporations being able to always seek out a country with the lowest standards as a basis for compliance on issues like privacy and data protection, a nation with higher standards and an activist regulator has shown itself able to force such a company to adjust its global operations to its much higher standard. This is good news for net users worldwide.
However, we shouldn’t rejoice too much: as Google and Yahoo have shown in the case of China, in the absense of any meaningful internal ethical standards, a big enough market can still impose distinct and separate policies that are far more harmful to the interests of individual users in those nations.


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Member of Parliament for Beverley and Holderness in East Yorkshire, Graham Stuart, is celebrating news received from Royal Mail’s Chief Executive, Moya Greene, that the use of the former county name ‘Humberside’ has been removed from the data it sells to businesses.
The MP, who launched an innovative campaign using specially-designed campaign stickers to support residents who wanted to return unwanted, wrongly addressed mail said:
“This is a victory for my constituents. Continually, from when I was elected in 2005 I heard from constituents irritated and exasperated by the continued use of the defunct term Humberside on mail and during online ordering. I spent years battling Royal Mail behind the scenes, coming to grips with why they couldn’t simply remove the outdated county names from the data they sell to their customers. My conclusion was that they could do so easily; they countered by saying their customers liked using the old county names for logistics purposes. I didn’t buy that for a minute.
“By 2010 I was so determined to see the back of Royal Mail’s use of Humberside for my constituents that I made it an election pledge to get rid of it. My constituents were telling me that they were writing back to businesses to tell them they lived in Yorkshire, not Humberside, and some were refusing to by goods online from companies whose online forms would only accept Humberside as a county name. Inspired by what my constituents were doing as individuals I decided to help them along by providing them with Humberside Must Go campaign stickers which they could just affix to unwanted mail and return to sender. The stickers were a roaring success with hundreds of East Yorkshire residents asking for them, and then ringing back to ask for more.
“In June, I managed to get Royal Mail’s Chief Executive, Moya Greene, to come to my office so I could explain my constituents’ exasperation. She grasped my constituents’ concerns immediately, and understood my argument that it would be simple to implement. I’m delighted to say that within weeks of our meeting Royal Mail’s data to its customers had been amended so that the old county name no longer forms part of the information it sells to its customers.
“I could not be more happy to have been able to support my constituents in their campaign, and their ultimate victory.”
Beverley resident, David Toulman said, “This is good news for residents of East Yorkshire. It’s ludicrous that we should continue to be addressed as a county that no longer exists. I’m pleased to hear that Royal Mail have finally got the message after eighteen years to correct an obsolete address and am looking forward to receiving mail addressed to East Yorkshire in the future. Graham’s done a good job on this campaign, he promised to get it sorted out and he has delivered on that promise.”
Councillor Stephen Parnaby OBE, leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: “This is great news for the East Riding and its identity. This has been an issue which many of our residents have felt strongly about and it’s a shame that it has taken nearly 20 years to resolve.”


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Did you know that Nike the paid the French Football Federation a record setting $400 million for apparel licensing rights over the next 7 years? That was before the abattoir that was France’s 2010 World Cup campaign, so both parties will be gingerly awaiting a reversal of fortune at the Euro 2012 next summer.
As far as the new home jersey, we like the new minimalism — even the team badge is monochrome — and the slightly darker collar along with convertible sleeves are both nice touches. The updated 11/12 France away jersey also has quite a noteworthy and unique, and we hope to be featuring it later on.
(Window shop for it @ World Soccer Shop)


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The Must-Attend Event Will Feature Keynote Conversations and Thoughtful Explorations of Global Solutions from May 22 to 24, 2018
TORONTO, ON – (May 14, 2018) - Uniting industry change-makers in a celebration of innovation in agriculture and food, the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute’s (AFI) inaugural Arrell Food Summit takes place Tuesday, May 22 and Wednesday, May 23 at the University of Guelph, and Thursday, May 24 at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Through dynamic speakers and the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards, attendees can expect a hub of thought-provoking information – the product of world-class research – and no shortage of networking opportunities. Guests will leave armed with insight on innovations that will help us sustainably feed the planet as we move closer to a global population of 9 billion people.
The Arrell Food Summit’s captivating speakers include astronaut, medical doctor, author, and photographer, Roberta Bondar; Head of Technology Industries at the World Economic Forum, Danil Kerimi; Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of George Weston Limited, Galen G. Weston; adjudicator for the Arrel Food Innovation Awards, Sheila Watt-Cloutier; and Hope Professor of Zoology at Oxford University and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food, Sir Charles Godfray, to name a few. Guests will also gain insight from voices that represent everyone from local farmers, to food inspectors and PhD students.
“The Arrell Food Summit unites some of the most influential, forward-thinking figures in the global food economy,” said Professor Evan Fraser, Director of the Arrell Food Institute. “Our goal in the establishment of the Arrell Food Institute was to inspire the next generation of food and agriculture thought leaders and to effect real-world change, and the summit offers an impactful opportunity to do just that, as we bring different perspectives together.”
Arrell Food Summit sessions will address all aspects of the food production industry, from the challenging of traditional assumptions on food waste, to artificial intelligence for the greenhouse industry, mental health in agriculture, adapting to changing food circumstances, and what a food policy for Canada could look like.
As part of the programming, the Arrell Global Food Innovation Awards Gala – held on May 24 in Toronto – will offer optimism and inspiration as it recognizes individuals or groups who have made significant contributions toward a more sustainable, safe, equitable, and nutritious global food system. The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will speak at the dinner, and winners Solidaridad, a Netherlands-based founding organization of the fair trade label, and Harvard University professor Dr. Samuel S. Myers will each receive $100,000 at the summit in recognition of their achievements.
“Solidaridad and professor Samuel Myers are true examples of the success that comes from finding innovative and creative solutions to pressing global agri-food issues,” said Professor Fraser. “Solidaridad has had a widespread impact and reshaped the global supply chain into one that is not only better for the people of the world but also the environment; scientific leaders like Myers are integral if we are going to overcome the challenges our world will face in feeding nine billion people and beyond.”
The Arrell Food Summit will also offer a prime offering of multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, important conversations and idea sharing among both seasoned and up-and-coming industry professionals through networking breaks, interactive meals, and receptions.
Launched in March 2017, the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph represents a hub of world-class research related to food and agriculture, with goals to effect real-world change by developing socially responsible, ecologically sound, and profitable global supply chains. In its short existence, the AFI has become a respected voice on agriculture, food, innovation, and sustainability, quickly inspiring the next generation of agriculture and food thought leaders. Of course, the University of Guelph’s trailblazing in the agri-food realm is nothing new; the university is known across the globe for its international research excellence in agri-food and innovative education experiences for its students.
Registration for the Arrell Food Summit is currently open online until Thursday, May 17:
University of Guelph - May 22/23
One-Day Pass ($279)
Two-Day Pass ($555)
Note: Non-profit and student rates are available
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto - May 24Source : Arrell Food Institute
Day Program ($449)
Awards Gala ($249)


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Cruise118 see surge in Valentines bookings
It seems that now, more than ever, Brits want to sail away this Valentines, according to a UK cruise retailer.
Travel company Cruise118 has had a 150 per cent surge in bookings for cruises departing around 14th February to the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Far and Middle East – a significant increase compared with bookings made in January of last year.
More than half (52 per cent) of those booking holidays said that they chose to get away this Valentines as a unique alternative to the cliché European city break, while just 10 per cent said that they were sailing away as they want to enjoy a little luxury after financial difficulties in the current recession.
People are also heading abroad to avoid over-spending this Valentines day, with over 30 per cent citing a cruise as being a cheaper alternative to a European city break which can rise costs for this annual occasion.
7 per cent of bookings were made as male passengers want to make this Valentines extra special due to planned marriage proposals.
Mal Barritt, director of Cruise118, said: “We are attributing the recent peak in bookings to holidaymakers feeling depressed about the disappointing weather we’ve had this year, and the results of the survey certainly seem to support this.
“A cruise holiday represents superb value for money, with most of the usual holiday extras such as food, entertainment, sunbeds and sometimes even drinks and ice cream included in the cost. Holiday makers can also choose to sail from UK ports if preferred to cut out the hassle and cost of flights to international ports, so cruises are a great option if you are limited on time.”
Mal added: “After such a tough year, I think people feel they deserve a break and are eager to see some sunshine this Valentines Day.”


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Funcom's The Secret World MMO will not be released "in the next few months", Eurogamer can reveal.
Funcom said the claim, made by Canadian newspaper The Montreal Gazette, is a "misunderstanding".
"This must have been a misquote or a misunderstanding of some sorts," a Funcom spokesperson told Eurogamer. "We have never communicated a release date for The Secret World."
EA Partners signed publishing rights to The Secret World at the beginning of this year. But there was no release date announced, nor any indication of when the requisite beta test would be held. The Secret World hasn't even been confirmed as a 2011 title, on PC or Xbox 360.
Couple that with a marketing budget The Montreal Gazette reports to be "hundreds of millions", and it would have been a great surprise indeed to see The Secret World appear out of nowhere in "the next few months".
The Secret World hides a magical kingdom under a typical modern-day urban setting. What did Oli Welsh think when he saw The Secret World for Eurogamer last year?
"With its streamlined and flexible character development, promise of abundant loot and avatar-pimping options, slick presentation shorn of the typical MMO interface-creep, strong sense of atmosphere and place and character - and of course, with its clever splicing of down-to-earth contemporary setting with catch-all dark fantasy - The Secret World is already a very appealing MMO.


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UNITED KINGDOM: In a significant move for the sports nutrition industry, Protein Works has announced the appointment of Laura Keir as its new CEO. Mark Coxhead, who served as CEO for the past 7 years, expressed confidence in Laura’s ability to lead the brand forward, highlighting her exceptional contributions during her tenure as Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer.
Pioneering the Online Supplement Space
Mark Coxhead reflected on the journey that began in 2013 when he founded Protein Works, aiming to create the best protein brand globally. The brand’s focus on quality, formulation, transparency, and customer-centric values has propelled it to success in a highly competitive market. Coxhead recalled the challenges faced during the initial years, breaking barriers in the industry and eventually being acquired by THG in 2011.
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Laura Keir: A Natural Leader
Laura Keir, who served as CMO for almost 7 years and as MD for the past year, has been at the forefront of Protein Works’ success. Coxhead praised Keir’s leadership qualities, digital marketing expertise, and her comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the business. Emphasizing Keir’s commitment to customer satisfaction and dedication to perfection, Coxhead expressed confidence in her ability to drive the brand forward.
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A Legacy of Success
Under Mark Coxhead’s leadership, Protein Works achieved remarkable milestones, including revenues of £50 million, 10 years of consecutive high growth, high profitability, and becoming the highest-rated brand on Trustpilot in the industry. The brand boasts a customer base of over 1.7 million and a team of 150 dedicated professionals. With an unparalleled range of over 1,000 products, Protein Works has become a powerhouse in the sports nutrition market.
A Seamless Transition to a Promising Future
The transition from Mark Coxhead to Laura Keir as CEO has been described as seamless, with Coxhead expressing pride and excitement for the journey ahead. Laura Keir’s passion for the brand, dedication to customer-centric values, and her ability to lead and inspire are expected to continue guiding Protein Works toward new heights in 2024 and beyond.
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In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, Laura Keir expressed immense pride and gratitude as she takes the reins as the new CEO of Protein Works. Referring to the brand as ‘The Rocket Ship,’ she highlighted her nearly 8-year journey with the company, emphasizing the integral role of the dedicated team and the unwavering support from the community and customers. Laura acknowledged Mark Coxhead, her boss, mentor, and champion, crediting him for Protein Works’ remarkable achievements, including over 1.7 million customers, £50 million in revenues, and consistent recognition as one of the fastest-growing food and beverage businesses in the UK. With a focus on uninterrupted growth and innovation, Laura expressed gratitude for the founder-funded story that allowed Protein Works to become her home. As the brand eyes numerous milestones, Laura affirmed the team’s laser focus on reaching for the stars, thanking everyone who has been part of the journey and acknowledging YFM for their backing. In closing, she echoed Mark Coxhead’s rallying cry, urging the team to ‘rip this up’ in the exciting journey ahead.
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